UK: ELECTRONIC REVOLUTION UNDERHYPED?
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The electronic revolution will impact trading houses in the City of London more than previously envisaged, claimed Bank of England governor, Eddie George, on 16 February 2000. Mr George believes that not enough emphasis has been placed on the impact of the so-called e-revolution, revealing that one leading securities house was examining the viability of its entire range of activities in a climate where zero cost and unlimited capacity were key factors. The Bank of England noted that Mr George's remarks should be regarded as an observation related to the Internet's macroeconomic impact on inflation rates, inflation and growth.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: NEW ELECTRONIC PASSPORT INITIATIVE
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The Royal Mail and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) will launch an electronic passport initiative in the week beginning 15 May 2000, allowing small businesses to undertake secure transactions via the Internet. The ChamberSign digital passport will allow contracts to be signed electronically and can be introduced legally when Parliament passes the necessary legislation. Royal Mail's ViaCode operation will offer technical assistance and the BCC aims to subsequently develop an electronic market enabling small firms to benefit from the same cost savings as large firms in terms of marketing and procurement. The passport will offer digital security and enable invoices and contracts to be exchanged electronically.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: ONLINE TREATMENT FAVOURED FOR DEPRESSION
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Research conducted by UK scientists has revealed that the most popular method of obtaining health advice and counselling for depression is through the Internet. The research, which surveyed 326 patients, revealed that 27% of patients did not want to go to their doctor, mainly due to delays in being seen, embarrassment and fears of being labelled with a mental health record, while 43% said that they would use a computer at home. The study also revealed that most people would be willing to pay an average of GB[pound] 10 per computer session. Other favoured methods of receiving help included audiotape or CD, 3%; telephone hotline with a therapist, 2% and interactive television 1%.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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